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The "Blue Bridge" in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

We’re writing this blog the week prior to the election. America is at a boiling point. When this blog publishes, who knows what crazy shit will have taken place? Another kidnapping plot? More violence breaking out across the country?
Our guesses are yes and yes. So what the hell do we do as communicators and humans?

Don’t fan the flames

This doesn’t mean staying quiet. There are a lot of people speaking, yelling and stomping their feet right now. Don’t add to it. When your brand chooses to speak, be succinct, knowledgeable and transparent. Don’t engage the trolls.
Communicators need to set an example, and a level head is needed now more than ever.

Stand up for what you believe in

Whether your brand chose to endorse a candidate prior to the election or not, we all need to get back to supporting the organizations doing the real work in our community. We will continue to advocate and speak up for the LGBTQ+ community, small businesses and communities of color. It’s important to us, and the results of an election will not change that.
Look around. People, businesses and organizations are hurting. Don’t wait for others to step up.

Support your community

A pandemic and an election have divided us. It’s time to move forward, together. We are proud Michiganders and Grand Rapidians. 8THIRTYFOUR was established in this community for a reason. We are resilient, and we care about each other. It’s one of the reasons we are involved in the Grand Rapids Chamber’s Opportunity Awaits campaign. It’s time to share the love we have for our cities and communities. 
I hope you’ll join us in spreading the love and pride we have for West Michigan and maybe, just maybe, we’ll start to heal.

Be kind

Kindness has been hard to come by these last four years. Those in powerful positions have fanned the flames of discontent, violence, racism, panic and more. It’s clear we can’t depend on those in positions of authority to do what is best for us. We have a choice and opportunity to take control and do what is right by our neighbors.
We can’t decide the future. We can decide how we will react to it. 
We are not this country. We are better than this. 

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This week, Kim sits down with @kelsey_orchard , VP of Marketing and Communications at @fifthwheelfreight to chat building a personal brand, Gen Z entering the workforce, misconceptions about logistics, spotting fake LinkedIn profiles – oh and why your GPA doesn’t matter anymore.

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Have you tuned into The Happy Hour Hustle Podcast yet? If not, a) you’re missing out and b) you need to follow immediately. Hosted by @bodespeaks, episodes drop every other week, and feature some pretty bada$$ guests if we do say so ourselves. This week, Kim sits down with @kelsey_orchard , VP of Marketing and Communications at @fifthwheelfreight to chat building a personal brand, Gen Z entering the workforce, misconceptions about logistics, spotting fake LinkedIn profiles – oh and why your GPA doesn’t matter anymore. Grab a watermelon margarita, sit back and enjoy for lots of laughs and real talk. Listen now at the link in bio.

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We were not prepared for perimenopause, much like our periods, sex, or anything else to do with our bodies. God forbid we talk about it openly.

We were taught to be ashamed, keep quiet, and to accept that it is just part of being a woman. We reject that narrative. In fact, like @bodespeaks, we want to bring it up in every conversation.

When we normalize perimenopause and the conversation around it, we stop isolating, and we’re all more prepared.
Join us for Uncomfortable Conversations: The Pause on September 24th — a powerful conversation hosted alongside the @smallbusinessassocofmichigan
Women’s Business Council, featuring some kicka$$ experts who will give you the real talk on perimenopause (more to come on them later).

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National Perimenopause Month starts today. We have a LOT to say, and we’re not going to be quiet about it, especially this month, so buckle up. We were not prepared for perimenopause, much like our periods, sex, or anything else to do with our bodies. God forbid we talk about it openly. We were taught to be ashamed, keep quiet, and to accept that it is just part of being a woman. We reject that narrative. In fact, like @bodespeaks, we want to bring it up in every conversation. When we normalize perimenopause and the conversation around it, we stop isolating, and we’re all more prepared. Join us for Uncomfortable Conversations: The Pause on September 24th — a powerful conversation hosted alongside the @smallbusinessassocofmichigan Women’s Business Council, featuring some kicka$$ experts who will give you the real talk on perimenopause (more to come on them later). Register at the link in bio.

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You asked, we delivered. Introducing the Women's Owners Network - a new program built for what comes first, joining our proven Fellowship model to support Michigan women at every stage of business ownership. Whether you've got a team of 10 or it's just you and your laptop, you deserve a room full of women who get it. Six months of leadership, finance, operations, capital access, paired with real support for the isolation, emotional volatility, and decision fatigue that come with owning your own business. You'll have your own board of directors in your corner, including @bodespeaks plus a group of mentors, instructors, and coaches who've been exactly where you are. Applications due October 1. Apply now at the link in bio.

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